Discover grants and funding in culture in Canada

In Canada, grants and funding play a crucial role in nurturing the arts, heritage, and multiculturalism, ensuring a vibrant cultural scene. These financial supports enable artists, cultural organizations, and heritage institutions to create, preserve, and showcase Canada's diverse cultural expressions and histories.

2828 programs

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SDG Regional Incentives Program
Township of South Stormont
Funding for business property improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
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Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Art Critic Residency Program
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Support for international creative residencies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NB, Canada
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Sheila Hugh Mackay International Creative Residency
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Support for New Brunswick visual artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
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Signature Grants
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Supports exceptional visual arts initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NB, Canada
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Signature Innovation Program
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
Tourism projects showcasing water and forest
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Silver Commissions
Arts Club Foundation
Funding for new play development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Sport Events Grants
Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD)
Funding for sport events that drive local impact
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
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Strategic Initiatives (including Festivals)
Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
Support for multicultural member programming
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Strategic Initiatives Fund – Arts Wellness Component
New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Funds arts partnership projects supporting wellness in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NB, Canada
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Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert
City of Montreal
Permits for public artists to perform on pedestrian Saint-Hubert Plaza
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Summer Camp Program
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG)
Reimbursement support for eligible summer camp fees
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 900 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Support aux groupes et organismes - jeunes en difficulté
Simple Plan Foundation
Support for youth-focused organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for sector growth and expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
NT, Canada
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Sustainable development support program
Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD)
Free sustainable development support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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The Macpherson Award
The County Foundation
Annual support for County students
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Construction, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
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The Riley Family Foundation — General Funding
The Riley Family Foundation
Funding for mission-aligned nonprofit organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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The Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children
The Virtue Foundation
Ranch-based support for children and families
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
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Tiny Foundation — General Funding
Tiny Foundation
Supports research, journalism, and nonprofit capacity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Canada
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Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
City of Toronto
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Touring Artist Fund
Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Financial assistance for touring Yukon artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Yukon, Canada
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Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)
Government of Canada
Support for tourism and hospitality businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
Canada
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Town Development Charge Rebate Program
Town of Milton
Rebates for qualifying development charge projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOther SupportUnknown
Town of Cobourg — Municipal Community Grants
Town of Cobourg
Municipal funding for community-focused initiatives
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
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University Women’s Club of Montreal Public Foundation — General Funding
University Women’s Club of Montreal Public Foundation
Supports women’s education and community charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Quebec, Canada
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Wawanesa Community Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Wawanesa Community Foundation Inc.
Community funding for local initiatives and scholarships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
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Wenda Li Ontario Tree Climbing Championship Bursary
Canadian TREE Fund (CTF)
Support for first-time women tree climbing competitors
Eligible Funding
From $400 to $400
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program
Government of Ontario
Support for Ontario agri-tourism wineries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Wyoming Community Foundation Grants
Town of Plympton-Wyoming
Funding for community projects in Wyoming
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada

Discover grants and funding in culture in Canada

SDG Regional Incentives Program

Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Art Critic Residency Program

Sheila Hugh Mackay International Creative Residency

Signature Grants

Signature Innovation Program

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Silver Commissions

Sport Events Grants

Strategic Initiatives (including Festivals)

Strategic Initiatives Fund – Arts Wellness Component

Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert

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Summer Camp Program

Support aux groupes et organismes - jeunes en difficulté

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support

Sustainable development support program

The Macpherson Award

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The Riley Family Foundation — General Funding

The Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children

Tiny Foundation — General Funding

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

Touring Artist Fund

Find funding programs for culture that fit your project

Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)

Town Development Charge Rebate Program

Town of Cobourg — Municipal Community Grants

University Women’s Club of Montreal Public Foundation — General Funding

Wawanesa Community Foundation Inc. — General Funding

Data-driven strategy.

Wenda Li Ontario Tree Climbing Championship Bursary

Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program

Wyoming Community Foundation Grants